ClearCalcs Blog

Resources to help you keep up to date with structural design industry insights, best practices and more.

December 18, 2024

What's New at ClearCalcs? (December 2024)

Discover the latest ClearCalcs updates for December 2024, including new features for concrete pad footings, concrete member calculators, retaining walls, and pier footing designs.

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November 28, 2024

What's New at ClearCalcs? (November 2024)

Discover the latest updates at ClearCalcs this November, including custom steel I-beam designs compliant with AS 4100:2020, uplift safety factor checks, circular column capabilities, and more.

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Learn about the latest ClearCalcs tools designed to boost your efficiency.

December 18, 2024

What's New at ClearCalcs? (December 2024)

Discover the latest ClearCalcs updates for December 2024, including new features for concrete pad footings, concrete member calculators, retaining walls, and pier footing designs.

Read more

November 28, 2024

What's New at ClearCalcs? (November 2024)

Discover the latest updates at ClearCalcs this November, including custom steel I-beam designs compliant with AS 4100:2020, uplift safety factor checks, circular column capabilities, and more.

Read more

October 11, 2024

What's New at ClearCalcs? (October 2024)

You can now design circular columns with our Concrete Column Calculator to AS 3600:2018. Plus, do more with your cold-formed steel design with Rondo Top Hats.

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Discover expert advice to improve accuracy and streamline your structural design process.

November 4, 2024

Introduction to Timber Connections in Structural Design

Learn the fundamentals of timber connections in structural design, including key types, standards, and load considerations across regions. Discover how ClearCalcs’ calculators simplify connection design for safety, durability, and compliance in timber structures.

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October 11, 2024

Choosing the Right Column Shape in Structural Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of circular, square, rectangular, and H-shaped columns. Learn key design considerations for optimal structural performance.

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September 17, 2024

Choosing the Best Material for Beam Design: Timber, Steel, or Concrete?

Learn how to choose the best beam material for your project. Compare timber, steel, and concrete beams based on load capacity, space constraints, and aesthetics. Optimize your structural design with ClearCalcs.

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Strategies to enhance collaboration and productivity in your structural engineering projects.

August 30, 2024

Stop Construction Chaos: Streamline Engineer-Drafter Collaboration

Eliminate miscommunication, errors & delays. Discover how ClearCalcs enhances collaboration on structural projects, saving time and reducing costly rework.

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June 25, 2024

3 Ways Structural Engineers and Architects Collaborate to Deliver Optimal Structural Design

Discover how architects and structural engineers use collaboration and technology like ClearCalcs to deliver successful building projects. Explore 3 key strategies.

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August 22, 2022

Structural Design for Residential Architects: How to Get Started

How to easily set up your structural calculation for common residential structures with structural design software like ClearCalcs.

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